Question
Doctor, hello. My baby is 3 years old this year, but he is different from other children. He seems very retarded and doesn’t know anything. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said he has cerebral palsy. I am very worried and don’t know what the cause is, so I want to consult with you here. How should cerebral palsy be treated?
Answer
Cerebral palsy is a disorder that causes movement and posture impairments, which may be associated with factors such as epilepsy, intellectual disability, sensory impairments, and behavioral disorders. The manifestations of cerebral palsy can be divided into several types: 1. Spastic type, mainly characterized by stiffness of the limbs; 2. Non-voluntary movement type, which includes involuntary movements of the limbs, head, and feet, as well as non-voluntary movements during purposeful movement, such as rigid facial expressions, difficulty speaking and swallowing, and excessive drooling; 3. Ataxic type, characterized by weakness of the limb muscles, inability to maintain body balance, unsteady gait, and incomplete fine motor movements such as those of the fingertips and nose. The treatment methods for cerebral palsy include physical therapy, medication treatment, surgical intervention, and rehabilitation training. The specific treatment plan should be determined according to the individual circumstances of the child, and it is recommended that you consult a professional doctor for more detailed information.